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BOAT International Media acquires Boating Communications

06 Jan 2022

General News

Leading superyacht multimedia, events and intelligence company BOAT International Media (BOAT), today announces its acquisition of data, digital and B2B media organisation Boating Communications, publisher of International Boat Industry (IBI) magazine.

UKSA sees 150 percent increase in women taking part in its Superyacht Cadetship course

06 Jan 2022

UKSA has reported a 150 percent increase in the number of women undertaking its Superyacht Cadetship from 2020 to 2021, a trend that sees a positive shift towards increased diversity in the superyacht sector.

Wellness Over Waves becomes a British Marine member

23 Dec 2021

Wellness over Waves (WOW) is a charitable marine foundation with operations in the UK and throughout the EU.

The MCA releases an update to conformity assessment procedures for marine equipment

23 Dec 2021

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has released an amendment to Merchant Shipping Notice (MSN) 1874 – “Marine Equipment - United Kingdom conformity assessment procedures for marine equipment, Other Approval and Standards”.

New rules for towing a trailer take effect

23 Dec 2021

The UK Government has changed the licensing rules for towing a trailer for individuals that passed their driving test after 1 January 1997.

Canal and River Trust publishes consultation on managing London’s moorings capability

23 Dec 2021

The consultation is running until March 2022. British Marine would encourage its members which use London moorings to familiarise themselves with the proposals and respond to the consultation.

Chancellor announces further financial support for businesses hit by Omicron - including grants for hospitality and leisure businesses

23 Dec 2021

The Chancellor has announced that additional support will be available for businesses which have been impacted by the spread of the new Omicron COVID variant. The new bailout package consists of four elements.

British Marine Announcement: BOOT Düsseldorf

23 Dec 2021

Following the news that only German citizens and residents may travel from the UK to Germany, British Marine would like to provide members who may be exhibiting at BOOT Düsseldorf with information

IMEC questions on SVHC compliance

23 Dec 2021

ICOMIA has released a survey with a number of questions aimed at identifying methods used by boat builders to prove compliance in terms of their use of hazardous substances.

New LOGOS December 2021 Quarterly EU Reports for ICOMIA and IMEC now available

23 Dec 2021

LOGOS has released two reports for its December 2021 Quarterly EU Updates, for ICOMIA and IMEC, which are now available for British Marine members to download.